I ordered this bag to replace the back pack style bag that I was using before. This bag is much more roomier than the back pack and has room for everything that you would need to take with you. It is also well made and easy to carry. It is comfortable to carry whether you are using the shoulder strap or the handles. Top zippers makes it easy to get to your lap top and notebooks. And there is still plenty of room for a large water bottle and my planner. Lots of pockets and pouches to keep everything neat & easy to get to.

I had the previous model/version of this case for 6 years and really loved it. Two issues with that model - the shoulder strap wore out twice and one of the carrying handles started to rip out (reason for replacement). The straps were replaced at no charge. The first strap replaced was a direct replacement. The 2nd strap is the same that is provided with this newer model. It is really terrible & I will look to replace with another after market strap.

Here are the following items that are less than the prvious model: - The strap (mentioned above) provides little or no padding and the padding piece that is provided easily slips off the shoulder and does not stay in place. - The access is reduced - back/hardware compartment has a simlar set up except that the two smaller zippered pockets (on left) each have a smaller opening, thus making it difficult to insert items (mouse in case , cell phone charger. ) - Zippers may be industrial but are definitely cheaper in feel, operation & appearance than the previous one. - the front access was reduced to one large opening - previous model had two convenient sections, individually zippered. - front compartment no longer has the three zippered pockets (2 small, 1 large), slot pockets reduced in sze & do not have reinforced tops. Small zippered pockets replaced with large, non-zippered ones that are on the inside of the compartment cover making access difficult - both in getting small items out of the deep pockets & access the pockets. - pen holding pouches reduced in size - larger thickness pens no longer fit.Unfortunately the 'cost reduction' efforts have resulted in a significantly inferior case - I would have expected improvements in ease of use & functionality.As unfortunate, there are few, if any, other cases that offer the functionality of the previous model